I find if the KUBE is removed from the signal chain the resulting sound is thin, tinny, ill-defined....and the bass having no real foundation...but that is to my ears!

L

Hello Laemmle,

I am not saying it is better without the Kube, just that the Kube does affect treble performance and overall transparency enough to be noticeable. It does add some vieling with slight noise/hiss.

I wonder if digital DSP such as Tact would replicate the Kube functions (though no doubt remove some of the user adjustments) with added resolution and transparency? I am also aware Meridian did have a pre amp with Kube 107 DSP functions which gave better performance than the Kube.

I myself am on my second Kube, and would like it to be more transparent, quieter and better, though would also prefer a Balanced option like you mention. It is a requirement for proper Kef R107 EQ, but could be improved upon no doubt.

I am also interested in improving treble performance some time in the future when funds allow.

So can you post any pics of your system and set up? My own system usually consists of Theta and Krell on Mana supports, with a Michell Gyro SE, SME IV and a Sonic Frontiers valve phono.

My Rohann need retipped or replaced though. And due to certain duties and constraints (young children, a nee to re-decorate, and injury) my main set up is not in use at the moment, currently in use is a Technics SU-MA10 amp, running an EAD transport via a Genesis Digital Lense, and DVD and PC also as sources.

My old Kef R107's have had new bass drivers fitted not that long ago, and also sit on Mana supports.

Some years ago there was a fellow who claimed he worked for KEF; made a device called the 'magic flutes'....this device allowed the KEF speaker designed for a KUBE to run without it....I believe the device was fitted between the pre and the amp....my cousin has KEF 104's with these magic flutes....claims the reproduction is non-beatable!

I do have a digital camera, but do not know how to upload pictures....can you explain this in detail? I would then be happy to show pictures of the balanced KUBE.

L

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Laemmle wrote:

Steve,

I find if the KUBE is removed from the signal chain the resulting sound is thin, tinny, ill-defined....and the bass having no real foundation...but that is to my ears!

L

Hello Laemmle,

I am not saying it is better without the Kube, just that the Kube does affect treble performance and overall transparency enough to be noticeable. It does add some vieling with slight noise/hiss.

I wonder if digital DSP such as Tact would replicate the Kube functions (though no doubt remove some of the user adjustments) with added resolution and transparency? I am also aware Meridian did have a pre amp with Kube 107 DSP functions which gave better performance than the Kube.

I myself am on my second Kube, and would like it to be more transparent, quieter and better, though would also prefer a Balanced option like you mention. It is a requirement for proper Kef R107 EQ, but could be improved upon no doubt.

I am also interested in improving treble performance some time in the future when funds allow.

So can you post any pics of your system and set up? My own system usually consists of Theta and Krell on Mana supports, with a Michell Gyro SE, SME IV and a Sonic Frontiers valve phono.

My Rohann need retipped or replaced though. And due to certain duties and constraints (young children, a nee to re-decorate, and injury) my main set up is not in use at the moment, currently in use is a Technics SU-MA10 amp, running an EAD transport via a Genesis Digital Lense, and DVD and PC also as sources.

My old Kef R107's have had new bass drivers fitted not that long ago, and also sit on Mana supports.